Grayson Roze reveals a powerful Scan Engine update that makes building advanced stock scans easier than ever. See how the new Scan Components panel lets you create custom scans and alerts using pre-built criteria—no code required.... READ MORE
Explore how a bear put spread on SPY can provide downside protection during a normal market consolidation with a defined risk-to-reward profile.... READ MORE
Julius de Kempenaer breaks down a real-world portfolio experiment from 2025 that shows how weighting decisions can dramatically change performance. See how equal- and cap-weight approaches produced very different results and why it matters for portfolio construction today.... READ MORE
Grayson Roze and Dave Keller break down the top 10 charts to watch for February, exposing where leadership is changing and where new strength is emerging. From rotation across sectors to key breakouts and bottoming patterns, these charts highlight what’s actually driving the market right now.... READ MORE
These charts indicate the stock market is showing warning signs. Tom Bowley analyzes the price action in semiconductors, cryptocurrencies, rotation away from growth, and sentiment measures to make his case. ... READ MORE
In the last few weeks, the Financials sector took a hit. However, it's oversold within a long-term uptrend. Find out what indicators Arthur Hill uses to identify an ideal long setup.... READ MORE
Morgan Stanley shows strong relative strength. Learn how a bullish trend-following setup and a bull call spread can target upside with limited risk.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… The Street says it’s risk-on. Sector charts back that up. But, at the time of writing, the stocks that usually lead real bull runs are only doing… okay. So, where’s all the money going? Which corner of risk is capital flowing into? Here’s... READ MORE
Markets were mixed last week, but Tom Bowley explains why the real story isn’t in the headlines. He breaks down where money is rotating right now — and why those early-January signals matter more than index levels.... READ MORE
Mary Ellen McGonagle breaks down how market leadership is narrowing as more areas lose strength. She highlights the sectors and stocks that are working and the signals investors should be watching in an increasingly selective market.... READ MORE
Major indices remain near record levels as key market relationships begin to resemble conditions that can come before market tops. Tom Bowley breaks down the signals Wall Street is sending beneath the surface and explains why this familiar setup deserves close attention.... READ MORE
Tony Zhang explains how to find the best-yielding options strategies with StockCharts’ OptionsPlay Strategy Center. Learn how to rank cover calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads in real time to trade more efficiently and with greater confidence.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Markets don’t always trend. They coil, surge, and then launch in one direction or another. The trick is being able to spot each phase and to use that information to act. A lone moving average can hint at direction, but it won’t tell you... READ MORE
David Keller breaks down five key breadth signals confirming the market’s 2026 breakout. At the same time, he also examines what each indicator could do that would signal weakening participation and a potential breakdown.... READ MORE
Grayson Roze introduces new filtering tools for the Sample Scan Library that make scanning faster and more focused. See how this update can help you narrow results and find stronger stock ideas with less effort.... READ MORE
The S&P 500 is in a clear uptrend with strong breadth, and three sectors leading the trend are Finance, Health Care, and Industrials. Arthur Hills shows you how to use a top-down approach to identify oversold stocks within uptrends.... READ MORE
Markets opened 2026 with solid gains, but Tom Bowley explains why several warning signs beneath the surface deserve attention. He breaks down leadership trends and intermarket relationships that are failing to confirm the rally, highlighting what traders should keep their eyes on.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Every trader knows that strong breakouts tend to make money as long as you’re on the right side of the move. The tricky part? Knowing when that breakout is likely to happen. What I’m about to give you is a framework for measuring volatility,... READ MORE
Who This Article is For: This article is for the long-term investor who isn’t a full-on expert chartist but wants to know enough to use it to fine-tune their dollar cost averaging strategy. If this is you, read on. Before We Dive In… Not every long-term investor wants to... READ MORE
Energy stocks are off to a good start, and after recent geopolitical headlines, you may want to consider this long-time underperforming sector. A break above key technical resistance levels will determine if energy stocks have staying power.... READ MORE
Nifty's technical setup remains in a strong uptrend, trading above key moving averages. However, momentum seems to have moderated, suggesting possible fatigue. Here's a technical deep dive to prepare you for the coming week.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Ever watch a stock take off and think, “I wish I had gotten in earlier”? You probably could have. It’s just that early leaders rarely look like leaders at first. The good news is that there are ways to spot and measure emerging strength before... READ MORE
Though the NIFTY is trading just below lifetime highs, it appears to be in a zone of indecision. What's the best strategy in a setting where any adverse trigger could make the market vulnerable?... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… The market isn’t one story. It’s a dozen stories fighting for the spotlight. And depending on the day, a different one steals the show. One of the cleanest ways to read those stories is through Market Factors—Value, Growth, Momentum, Quality, and more. Spot... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… After John Murphy’s 10 Laws, a nagging question remains: where do you actually begin once you’ve loaded your chart? Maybe you weren’t expecting it, but the answer isn’t an indicator or setup. Instead, it begins with a sequence of questions. You see,... READ MORE
Larry Williams presents his full-year 2026 market outlook, explaining why many popular bearish forecasts don’t align with history or market data. With the help of cycles, valuations, and employment trends, Larry outlines what investors can realistically expect in the year ahead.... READ MORE
Grayson and Dave give their year-end thoughts about the wild market action of 2025, what worked (or not) for traders over the course of the year, and what lessons to take for 2026. ... READ MORE
The broader structure of the Nifty remains bullish, but the index is navigating a key inflection zone. Will the next week extend the trend?... READ MORE
Tony Zhang reveals how to generate consistent weekly income with smart options strategies. Learn how to scan for the highest-yielding cover calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads using StockCharts’ OptionsPlay Strategy Center.... READ MORE
Dave Keller, CMT reviews six stocks that appeared on both hedge fund and mutual fund “shared favorites” lists in a recent Goldman Sachs study. He evaluates each using StockCharts tools, revealing which setups still show strength and which may be flashing warning signs.... READ MORE
Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research highlights a momentum shift taking shape across sectors, showing which ones are beginning to wake up as 2026 begins. He also reviews the S&P 500, market conditions, and individual stock setups showing improving structure and momentum.... READ MORE
Investors are rotating back into stocks that pulled back in between October and November. Here are stocks that saw renewed interest last week.... READ MORE
Is gold getting ready for a year-end rally? Seasonal patterns, macro tailwinds, and historical price action suggest that we could see the precious metal close out the year on a strong rally.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Every chart tells some kind of a story. Without structure, however, that story can feel like noise. Trendlines help you sense the rhythm underneath the often volatile surface, showing where buyers and sellers may draw their invisible battle lines and how long those lines can hold.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… They say “buy the dip.” You hear it everywhere. But let’s be honest—it’s a lot easier said than done. How deep will the dip go before the trend resumes (if it resumes at all)? Where’s the bounce hiding, and why there? A... READ MORE
Martin Pring analyzes Bitcoin using charts of different time frames, highlighting key support levels and divergences. Keep an eye on these charts.... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… If you could spot where price is likely to bounce, stall, or reverse, you’d probably time entries and exits a lot better. That’s Law #3: find support and resistance—plus the polarity principle, where broken resistance often becomes support, and vice versa. The Core... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Hopefully, you’ve read our first article on mapping the trends (John Murphy’s Law #1). Once you’ve figured out how to do this, the next question is simple: What do you do with it? Welcome to our article on Law #2. This principle is... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… While the tools and strategies we use to analyze markets have evolved, human behavior has remained consistent (more or less). That’s why John Murphy’s Ten Laws of Technical Trading is as relevant today as it was during the long course of history from which... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Markets change. Principles don’t. More specifically, the way we deal with markets evolves, but the factors driving markets remain consistent. Famed technical analyst John Murphy distills these factors into 10 Laws. These are timeless lessons that cut through the market noise and reveal how price,... READ MORE